Race 1 at Laurel Park — Result & Payouts, Friday 16 October 2026
Ready Set won with Sheldon Russell aboard for trainer Brittany Russell. Winning time: 1:39.26. Win payoff: $5.00, place $4.00, show $2.40. Full finishing order, official times and payoffs below.
| Pos | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ready Set | Sheldon Russell | Brittany Russell | $5.00 | $4.00 | $2.40 |
| 2 | Thomson Falls | Vincent Cheminaud | Horacio De Paz | — | $5.60 | $3.60 |
| 3 | Imperial Charter | Jaime Rodriguez | Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon | — | — | $2.10 |
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